Josh Lanier

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Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


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Mystic, CT
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Mystic Chef, Restaurant Among 3 Connecticut James Beard Finalists Mystic Chef, Restaurant Among 3 Connecticut James Beard Finalists
Mystic Chef, Restaurant Among 3 Connecticut James Beard Finalists Two Connecticut chefs and one restaurant are now in the national spotlight after earning finalist spots for the 2026 James Beard Awards. The honors were announced Tuesday morning. The awards ceremony is set for June 15 in Chicago. For local readers, this is a major win. It puts Connecticut’s food scene up against the best in the country. David Standridge of The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic is a finalist for Outstanding Chef. This category recognizes top chefs nationwide. In Bantam, David DiStasi of Materia Ristorante is a finalist for Best Chef of the Northeast. That region includes…

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by Josh Lanier
Plainfield, CT
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Plainfield Man Gets 6½ Years For Raping Students At NY High School: DA Plainfield Man Gets 6½ Years For Raping Students At NY High School: DA
Plainfield Man Gets 6½ Years For Raping Students At NY High School: DA A Connecticut man who worked inside a New York high school now faces years behind bars for abusing two teenage students. Reid Kappler, 32, of Plainfield, was sentenced last week in Ulster County Court, New York, to six-and-a-half years in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, according to the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office. Kappler pleaded guilty in January to three counts of third-degree rape.  Prosecutors said Kappler abused two students, ages 15 and 16, at Saugerties High School during 2023 and 2024. At the time, he worked as a custodian and wrestling co…

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by Josh Lanier
Springfield, MA
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CBS ‘Big Brother’ Is Casting In Springfield; Here’s How To Get In The House CBS ‘Big Brother’ Is Casting In Springfield; Here’s How To Get In The House
CBS ‘Big Brother’ Is Casting In Springfield; Here’s How To Get In The House Big Brother is always watching, but now it's your turn to be on the other side of the lens.  "Big Brother," the long-running CBS reality show, is now casting for a new season. And this time, it is bringing the search to the Northeast. Producers will hold an in-person casting call in Springfield, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, April 21, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at MGM Grand Casino on One MGM Way.  There is no need to book a slot. Anyone can show up and audition. "Big Brother" holds open calls across the country each year. Still, these in-person chances are limited. That m…

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by Josh Lanier
Dorchester, MA
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Newly Minted Millionaire: Dorchester Winner Has Big Plans For Her $2M Payday Newly Minted Millionaire: Dorchester Winner Has Big Plans For Her $2M Payday
Newly Minted Millionaire: Dorchester Winner Has Big Plans For Her $2M Payday A Dorchester woman said she already knows how she’ll spend her $2 million windfall after winning a grand prize in a Massachusetts scratch-off game. Tuyet Le won the seven-figure payday this week while playing the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” game, a $10 scratch-off ticket. Related: This Massachusetts Store Just Sold Its 5th $1M+ Winning Ticket Le chose to take the lump-sum payment of $1.3 million before taxes, rather than the annuity, which would have paid out the full amount in annual installments. She said she plans to use the money to buy a house. Le bought the winning ticket at Savin Hil…

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by Josh Lanier
Milford, CT
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Milford Man Who Supplied Drugs In Fatal CT Overdose Around Christmas Arrested: Police Milford Man Who Supplied Drugs In Fatal CT Overdose Around Christmas Arrested: Police
Milford Man Who Supplied Drugs In Fatal CT Overdose Around Christmas Arrested: Police A Connecticut man now faces serious charges after police say he supplied drugs to someone who later overdosed, police said.  Connor Dushay, 22, of Milford, is at the center of the case, which stems from an incident on Dec. 27, when police responded to a home on Mill Plain Road in Fairfield for an unresponsive man. Despite lifesaving efforts, the victim was pronounced dead. Detectives later determined he died from acute intoxication from a mix of cocaine, fentanyl, and alcohol. That finding drove a deeper investigation. Police say they uncovered evidence that Dushay provided narcotics …

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by Josh Lanier
Franklin, MA
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Former Resident Accused Of Setting Fire To Franklin Home, Killing Two Cats: State Former Resident Accused Of Setting Fire To Franklin Home, Killing Two Cats: State
Former Resident Accused Of Setting Fire To Franklin Home, Killing Two Cats: State A former Franklin resident is accused of setting fire to a home on Maple Street, a blaze that caused major damage and killed two cats. Melissa Brown, 48, was arrested Tuesday morning, March 31, by State Police fire investigators with help from the State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section.  The fire happened on Nov. 1 at a 338 Maple Street home, according to State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Franklin Fire Chief Charles Allen. Brown is charged with arson of a dwelling. Neighbors first reported smoke and flames around 5:45 p.m. Fire crews arrived to find heavy fire comi…

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by Josh Lanier
Bridgeport, CT
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‘Hot Rod’ Hamilton Convicted Again In Killing Of 22-Year-Old Outside Bridgeport Market ‘Hot Rod’ Hamilton Convicted Again In Killing Of 22-Year-Old Outside Bridgeport Market
‘Hot Rod’ Hamilton Convicted Again In Killing Of 22-Year-Old Outside Bridgeport Market A second jury has again found Jarod “Hot Rod” Hamilton guilty in a deadly shooting that shook an East Side neighborhood. The verdict came Monday, years after the first conviction was overturned and the case sent back for a new trial. Hamilton, 27, was convicted of murder in the December 2017 killing of 22-year-old Khali Davis outside a neighborhood market. Jurors also found him guilty of carrying a pistol without a permit. This marks the second time a jury has reached the same conclusion. Hamilton was first convicted in 2021 and sentenced to 55 years in prison. That conviction was late…

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by Josh Lanier
Essex-Chester-Deep River, CT
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Built Before America, Historic Ivoryton Home Hits Market For $800K Built Before America, Historic Ivoryton Home Hits Market For $800K
Built Before America, Historic Ivoryton Home Hits Market For $800K A home dating back to the 18th century is drawing attention in Ivoryton, where history still stands strong. Property records trace the house to 1754. It was later renovated and expanded by the Bull family. Colonial-era captain Edward Bull bought the home from the Parker family. It remained in his family until 1942, according to Houses of Essex. Zillow The home carries a rare distinction. A National Register of Historic Places Registration Form states it is the oldest house still standing in the village of Ivoryton in Essex. The 2,456-square-foot colonial blends history with comfort. The …

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by Josh Lanier
Belchertown, MA
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'I Killed My Wife': Belchertown Man Who Admitted Wife's Fatal Shooting In 911 Call Denied Bail 'I Killed My Wife': Belchertown Man Who Admitted Wife's Fatal Shooting In 911 Call Denied Bail
'I Killed My Wife': Belchertown Man Who Admitted Wife's Fatal Shooting In 911 Call Denied Bail A deadly shooting inside a Western Massachusetts 55-plus community has left one woman dead and a man charged with murder. The violence unfolded Friday night, March 27, along Daniel Shays Highway in Belchertown. Police say the case is still under active investigation. Mark Opper, 56, appeared in Eastern Hampshire District Court on Monday morning. He faces charges of murder and assault and battery on a family or household member. A judge ordered him held without the right to bail, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said.  According to court documents, the case began with a 911 …

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by Josh Lanier
Wethersfield, CT
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Robber Pulls Gun In Wethersfield Family Dollar Robbery, Suspects Didn't Make It Far Robber Pulls Gun In Wethersfield Family Dollar Robbery, Suspects Didn't Make It Far
Robber Pulls Gun In Wethersfield Family Dollar Robbery, Suspects Didn't Make It Far Two people are in custody after an armed robbery at a Family Dollar in Wethersfield. Miguel Ramirez, 57, of New Britain, and Susette Mendes, 48, of Hartford, were identified as the suspects after police tracked down their vehicle Saturday night, March 28.  Police said a clerk at the Silas Deane Highway store reported that a man showed a handgun and stole items. Investigators said the suspect did not act alone. A woman was with him as they fled the scene in a red Hyundai Elantra before officers arrived. That getaway did not last long. At 10:43 p.m., Hartford Police found the vehi…

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